Coromandel corrugated iron home breaks with convention

Herbst Architects designed this Home of the Year 2016 winner in the Coromandel, a deliberate break from their signature lightweight style. The owners' brief requested a "humble and basic" home inspired by old shearing sheds.

The result is a form of "agrarian brutalism," featuring a recycled rusty corrugated iron upper level that appears to float above a glass-walled ground floor. This design fosters a visceral connection to the landscape while utilising approximately 60% recycled materials.